Tomato Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette, Capers, and Basil

A fresh and vibrant salad featuring ripe tomatoes dressed with a tangy shallot vinaigrette, briny capers, and aromatic fresh basil. Perfect as a summer side dish.

6 servings
10 min

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 5 large beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons rinsed salt-packed capers
  • to taste black pepper
  • 10 leaves fresh basil
  • torn basil

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Combine shallots, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and sugar in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil to blend. Set vinaigrette aside.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Arrange tomatoes on a large platter. Sprinkle capers over; season with salt and pepper. Scatter basil on top. Whisk vinaigrette again; drizzle over salad.

    5 min

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